Places
to See
Sangam
The holy place SANGAM is the place where the threee holy rivers GANGA, YAMUNA,
and the mythical SARASWATI merge into one. It offers facinating view at sunrise
and sunset. At SANGAM few drops of nector is believed to be fallen making the
water truely magical. The place comes alive, during the Kumbh Mela and the Ardh
Kumbh, attracting millions of devotees from all across the country. The Sangam
is the site for important fares and festivals, the year around.
Hanuman Temple
The Hanuman Temple is also near the SANGAM, houses the largest unique reclining
image of LORD HANUMAN it is believed that the river GANGA rises during the annual
floods to touch the feet of the image before receding back.
Allahabad Fort
The lofty Allahabad fort, built by emperor Akbar in 1583 AD, on the bank of
river YAMUNA stands close to the SANGAM. Inside the fort stands the pokished
sand stone Ashokan piller dating back to 232 BC this 10.6 mtr high piller has
sevral rare edicts.
Jawahar Planetarium
For a celestial trip of the scientific kind, visit the planitorium its worth
every moment here you can take your weight on Moon and Jupiter, a moon model
on display.
All Saints Cathedral
Described as the finest anglican cathedral in Asia dedicated to memory of people
of all ages and places who have faith in God , following the 13th century Gothic
style, this is a remarkable example of colonial Architecture in India designed
by Sir William emerson, architect of Victoria meorial, Calcutta. the catedral
still retains the much of its stained glass work and its impressive marble altar.
It is also called Patthar Girja.
High Court
High court was transferred from Agra to allahabad in 1869. Located in an imposing
stone building built in 1916. Its chief Justice's Court room is the biggest
of all the High Courts of India
Swaraj Bhawan
It is old Anand Bhawam in 1930 Moti Lal Nehru donated it to the nation and named
it as "Swaraj Bhawan" to be used as the headquaters of Congress Comittee.
When Gandhiji started Salt Satyagraha in 1930, Allahabad took a leading part
at present it houses office of Jawahar Lal Nehru Fund and a children school
for creative Art. Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born here that room is opened
to tourists.
Anand Bhawan
Several history making events of freedom strugle took place here. today this
ancestral home of the Nehru family, houses a museum displaying the memorabilia
of the family. One room is devoted to Mahatma Gandhi where he use to stay.
Public Library
Standing at Alfred park this building was opened as a memorial to the friendship
of Lord Thornhill, the then Commissioner of Allahabad and Mr. Mayne, the then
Collector. It was called the "Thomhill and Mayne Memorial". Designed
by R.Roskell Rayne, this public library is a remarkable example of Gothic Style.
The memorial has a lofty tower and acarded cloisters. In 1879 the library was
shifted to the present premises, at Alfred park. It has about 75,000 books,
besides a treasure trove of manuscripts and journals.
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